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BJ53 YXB

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,206 mi
Last recorded133,206 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YXB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 133,206 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 133,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 123,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,051 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 111,920 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,630 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Apr 2016 98,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced not working (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,824 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,286 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,292 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 64,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,116 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,580 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,604 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,556 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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BJ53 YXB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 96,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 YXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ53 YXB registered?

BJ53 YXB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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